New Jersey § 2b:22-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:22-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:22-7.
a. (1) The judge who issues an order impaneling a State grand jury shall designate the county
of venue for the purpose of trial of an indictment returned by the State grand jury. (2) Whenever the indictment returned by the State grand jury is against a police officer
or other law enforcement officer for a person's death that occurred during an encounter
with that officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent
was in custody, pursuant to the investigation and indictment process set forth in
paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 11 of P.L.1970, c. 74 ( C.52:17B-107 ), the judge shall designate a county of venue other than the county in which the
incident, resulting in the officer's indictment, occurred. b. The judge may direct the consolidation of an indictment returned by a county grand
jury with an indictment returned by a State grand jury and may fix the venue for trial
of both indictments.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:22-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:22-7 cover?
Section 2b:22-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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